Abidjan is the largest city of Côte d’Ivoire in West
Africa. It was the country’s capital until 1983. Then Yamoussoukro was made the
capital. Even after that The coastal city of Abidjan is an important business centre of Côte d’Ivoire. date, however, Abidjan remained the site of most
government functions.
Abidjan is located in the southern part of the
country. It has a port even though it is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a
sandbar. The Vridi Canal connects the port to the sea.
Because of the port, Abidjan is a centre of West
African trade. Cocoa, coffee, timber, bananas, pineapples, and fish are shipped
from the port. The city also manufactures beer, soap, matches, and auto mobiles.
See Also:Netherlands
Abidjan became the capital of the French colony of
Ivory Coast in 1934. Ivory Coast became the independent country of Côte
d’Ivoire in 1960. Abidjan remained the capital.
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